Fridays, 10:00 PM ET on ABC

60 minutes

20/20 is an American television newsmagazine broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest topics than international and political topics. The show's first anchors were Harold Hayes and Robert Hughes. The first episode received poor reviews after airing a segment with puppets representing Jimmy Carter and Walter Cronkite. As a result, serious changes were made. Hugh Downs took on the role of host on the second episode after Hayes and Hughes were fired. Barbara Walters joined the cast in 1981 as something less than a co-anchor. In 1984 she became Hugh Downs' equal. This reunited a duo which had already anchored together on NBC's Today from 1964 - 1971.

Episode Guide

561 episodes

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A look at the two most important women in Prince Harry's life: his mother, Princess Diana, and his soon-to-be bride, Meghan Markle. Included: the similarities between both women; how Diana transformed the perception of the royal family; and how Meghan, with her iconic style, humanitarian work and career, is poised to redefine the role of royal spouse.

A look at the two most important women in Prince Harry's life: his mother, Princess Diana, and his soon-to-be bride, Meghan Markle. Included: the similarities between both women; how Diana transformed the perception of the royal family; and how Meghan, with her iconic style, humanitarian work and career, is poised to redefine the role of royal spouse.

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A deadly 2018 flight on Southwest Airlines is the focus. Included: an interview with the pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, whose actions saved dozens of lives. Also: an interview with the husband of the woman who lost her life on the flight.

A deadly 2018 flight on Southwest Airlines is the focus. Included: an interview with the pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, whose actions saved dozens of lives. Also: an interview with the husband of the woman who lost her life on the flight.

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The arrest of Joseph DeAngelo, a suspected serial killer and rapist known as the Golden State Killer, is the focus. Included: DeAngelo's background; and a look at how he was tracked down using DNA through a genealogy website.

The arrest of Joseph DeAngelo, a suspected serial killer and rapist known as the Golden State Killer, is the focus. Included: DeAngelo's background; and a look at how he was tracked down using DNA through a genealogy website.

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A look at NXIVM, a company with ties to sex trafficking. Included: details about its founder, Keith Raniere; and an interview with former member Sarah Edmondson. Also: a report on member and actress Allison Mack, who was arrested for sex trafficking.

A look at NXIVM, a company with ties to sex trafficking. Included: details about its founder, Keith Raniere; and an interview with former member Sarah Edmondson. Also: a report on member and actress Allison Mack, who was arrested for sex trafficking.

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Sexual harassment and abuse affecting working-class women is the focus. Included: Diane Sawyer travels across America and gives women who can't afford to lose their jobs the chance to talk about their experiences of harassment and physical assault.

Sexual harassment and abuse affecting working-class women is the focus. Included: Diane Sawyer travels across America and gives women who can't afford to lose their jobs the chance to talk about their experiences of harassment and physical assault.

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A woman's death leaves questions about whether it was a suicide or a homicide. While authorities maintain she committed suicide, her family believe she was killed by her boyfriend, who was a deputy sheriff.

A woman's death leaves questions about whether it was a suicide or a homicide. While authorities maintain she committed suicide, her family believe she was killed by her boyfriend, who was a deputy sheriff.

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A convict's mother is interviewed about the great lengths she's gone to in order to prove her son is not guilty of murdering a college student in 2003. Included: details on an overturned conviction and a new confession in the case.

A convict's mother is interviewed about the great lengths she's gone to in order to prove her son is not guilty of murdering a college student in 2003. Included: details on an overturned conviction and a new confession in the case.

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A couple's murder plot to kill their exes, and the sting operation that caught them, is the focus. Included: an interview from jail with participant Dr. Leon Jacob, who's been sentenced to life for two counts of solicitation of capital murder.

A couple's murder plot to kill their exes, and the sting operation that caught them, is the focus. Included: an interview from jail with participant Dr. Leon Jacob, who's been sentenced to life for two counts of solicitation of capital murder.

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Two women suspect they may be the 5-month-old infant who disappeared from its crib over 20 years ago; DNA testing is used to determine if one of them is the missing baby; interviews with the parents and others close to the case.

Two women suspect they may be the 5-month-old infant who disappeared from its crib over 20 years ago; DNA testing is used to determine if one of them is the missing baby; interviews with the parents and others close to the case.

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Investigating a little-known study headed by psychiatrist Dr. Viola Bernard that saw several sets of twins and triplets separated as infants, adopted out to different parents and monitored to study the effects of nature versus nurture.

Investigating a little-known study headed by psychiatrist Dr. Viola Bernard that saw several sets of twins and triplets separated as infants, adopted out to different parents and monitored to study the effects of nature versus nurture.

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A son orchestrates a murder-for-hire plot that injures him and kills family members; the son is convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death; the son's father pleas for the death sentence to be commuted to life in prison.

A son orchestrates a murder-for-hire plot that injures him and kills family members; the son is convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death; the son's father pleas for the death sentence to be commuted to life in prison.

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A man convicted of murder claims new DNA analysis exonerates him of the murder of his former girlfriend's parents; interviews with those close to the case, including the original investigators, and former London detectives who believe he is guilty.

A man convicted of murder claims new DNA analysis exonerates him of the murder of his former girlfriend's parents; interviews with those close to the case, including the original investigators, and former London detectives who believe he is guilty.

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Interviews with key people connected to the case in which two 12-year-olds stabbed their friend 19 times and left her for dead in an effort to appease the mysterious fictional character known as Slender Man.

Interviews with key people connected to the case in which two 12-year-olds stabbed their friend 19 times and left her for dead in an effort to appease the mysterious fictional character known as Slender Man.

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The sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar, former doctor for the USA gymnastics team; harrowing stories of abuse spanning over two decades; details on how the abuse went unaddressed for so long.

The sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar, former doctor for the USA gymnastics team; harrowing stories of abuse spanning over two decades; details on how the abuse went unaddressed for so long.